Olsens enter retirement
Majors Mike and Ruth Olsen After 35 years of combined officership, Majors Mike and Ruth Olsen have entered retirement. Mike and Ruth were honored with retirement meetings in London and in Las Vegas, Nevada. In London, England General John Larsson presented
SA develops international disaster training program
The Salvation Army, through The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) and International Headquarters’ Emergency Disaster Service Office, is in the process of developing a standardized international disaster-management training program called P.R.E.P.A.R.E. (Prepare to Respond to Emergencies—Planning and Readiness Education). As
Ft. Collins’ mission attracts soldiers, builds corps
by Martha Sheppard, Captain - “Heart to God, Hand to Man”—for years, this motto has declared to the world what our motivation and our mission is—love of God and ministry to others. At Ft. Collins, we’ve applied this motto to the
Hobbs, New Mexico salutes local heroes
L-R: Captain Osei Stewart, Max Clampitt, Janice Pointer, Lt. Colonel Debi Bell, Gay Kernan and Lance Weisman. About 72 people were present as the Hobbs, New Mex. Corps, under the leadership of Captains Osei and Lynn Stewart, recently recognized five
Angoon develops creative ministry
by Karen Gleason - Undaunted by local budget constraints and a shaky economy, The Salvation Army in the small fishing community of Angoon, Alaska relinquished their needs to God through prayer and received abundant blessings. By opening themselves to the Holy Spirit,
Partners in compassion
by Ted Horwood, Captain - The Salvation Army is vitally involved in the ministry of global missions. In this new section of New Frontier, we will provide information that describes the Army’s contribution to global missions in the Body of Christ
Heritage Conference brings Gowans, Taiz to Crestmont
by Olivia Yates - A lineup of extraordinary speakers, including General John Gowans (R) and author Dr. Lillian Taiz, will take participants down a new road of Salvation Army history at the Western Territory’s first Heritage Conference, scheduled for November 19-21,
San Francisco celebrates 120
by Jennifer Byrd - JENNIFER AND ROB Pace, Mary Theroux, and Kjell Qvale discuss the Army’s role in San Francisco. More than 100 guests gathered in San Francisco recently to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Major Alfred Wells arrival in San
Bell Shelter opens new program
MENTAL HEALT by CARLA L. JACKSON - Congressman Dana Rohrabacher greets Judge Harry Pregerson as Commissioner Todd Bassett and Lt. Colonel Alfred VanCleef look on. The Salvation Army Bell Shelter recently hosted a dedication to honor the opening of the new Bell
Progress on ’six priorities’ evaluated
Progress Report by Carol Seiler, Major - Capturing the impact and success of the strategic priorities is challenging; The Salvation Army Western Territory is a paradox. We’re a large organization, and we have 400 plus specific points of service. Some of our personnel